Program-Specific Class Question

Q: What are SIC and NAICS codes?

Program-Specific Class Answer

A:

These codes are used for industry classification in the United States.  NAICS replaced SIC, although both are in use today.  NAICS stands for North American Industry Classification System and SIC stands for Standard Industrial Classification.

Go to Introduction to NAICS or SIC Division Structure for more information.


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